Mission of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception of Castres

Congregation of French origin, founded in Castres, south of France the December 8, 1836 by Emilie of Villeneuve.

Emilie, was born in Toulouse, France on march 9, 1811 and died in Castres on October 2, 1854, victim of the epidemic cholera.

From an earlyage she livedin the castle ofHauterive, nearCastres. As a young woman she feltan irresistible
attractionto puther lifein the serviceof the
poorestdesiring to bethe sister ofCharity.

However, her spiritual directors, sensing a person with a special charisma, guided to found the Congregation. With two more sisters undertakes a small welcoming educational work, with a
motherly heart, youth in the French working class.

John Paul II recognized the heroic virtues of the Founding Emilie de Villeneuve in 1991. And in 1995, a miracle the healing of a young woman named Binta, Sierra Leone, attributed to the
intercession of the Servant of God enabled his beatification in Castres on July 5, 2009.

Congregation of Pontifical Right, has as its main axis of the Centrality Spirituality in God and the poor. Mary Immaculate is also a reference inspiring woman who lived a full discipleship
of Jesus.

The sisters, plus the votes of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience, take a fourth vow is to devote himself fully to the cause of the people, especially the most needy. The appeal of Emilie de
Villeneuve who calls us to "go there without hesitation where the voice of the poor they call us" is a must for every Sister Blue.

In 2004, a new male branch of the Congregation begins in the neighborhood of Redoubt, on the outskirts of Asunción, with three young men of different nationalities: Chazarreta Andrés
(Argentina) Ramón Gómez (Paraguay), Frederick Basaldua (Mexican). The mission of the Blues Brothers, shared with the laity, consists in acting pastoral catechesis, missionary childhood, youth,
celebrations and leadership training. And also a performance of social care for life with health and alternative income generation projects with women in the neighborhood.

MissionCurrently, Sisters and lay people (as) working in different area of Mission: Social, Evangelization, Education and Health

Based on themethodologythatall our actionsare
educators, sisters seeking to capitalize onthe potential of people, recognizing in
eachactor andassubjects of their owndevelopment. His presenceisrespectfulapproach, careandenhancethe livesof people, andthat societyexcludes them, notallowingto have adignified and happy life.

In the social area Congregation works with children, adolescents and youth in the prevention of human trafficking, violence and sexual abuse and prostitution. Welcome these children in
shelter homes and daycare and work in the slums and poor neighborhoods.

The professionalizationof the youngso that you canplace intheir vocation, find afeelingof lifeand gainfinancial independenceis a priority. Alsoworkingwith young people
inrural areasthroughincome generatingprojectsprovidingfinancial assistanceto the family budget.

Women as mothers, educators and social workers multipliers are accompanied by Sisters Blues through meetings rescue their self-esteem, rights and responsibilities, health care, domestic
violence prevention, family educational projects, etc.. Microcredit projects help in the generation of income, reconciling work and family care acquired a political conscience rights.

More than tenthousand students(as) are enrolledin
formal educationin ourvarious colleges.Comprehensive educationthat
inspiresCharismaSistersBlueshavethe
studentas the focus oftheir actionsmotivating him todeveloptheir full potentialto placeitself at the serviceof
society. The familiesof these studentsalsoare
monitoredthroughconstantmeetingsand the formation
ofethical and religious values.

We highlight the great work of Sisters in various Pastoral. In Brazil, Sr. Vera Lucia Altoé is coordinating National Pastoral. Sr Rosangela Maria Altoé also coordinates internationally the
same Ministry. Sr. Therese Kunem that through a project implemented intercongregational the Pastoral in East Timor, the Philippines is now deploying. This ministry has been recognized by the
Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, as infant mortality and poverty are very large in this country. More than 100 volunteer actors (those) are already working in different parishes of the
Philippines.

ARRIVAL OF PRIYANGIKA- January 6th, 2013. She came a few days ahead
of Sr.Therese Elizabeth in order to organize some schools and parishes in the diocese of Chilaw, Sri Lanka. She was able get 1000 brochures printed with the assistance of Fr. Shanil Jayawardena
OMI.

ARRIVAL OF SR.THERESE ELIZABETH- January 11th, 2013. In all the
places mentioned below Sr. Elizabeth spoke about the Congregation and its mission while Priyangika translated into Sinhala.

A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE DIOCESE OF CHILAW-

The diocese of Chilaw is situated in the northwest of Sri Lanka, about 80 kilometers north of Colombo, the capital. It is predominantly a Catholic
area with a considerable percentage of Buddhists, Muslims and Hindus as well. The diocese which is situated along the costal belt has a large population of fishermen who earn their living through
the sea and the lagoon. The main cultivation of the area is coconut and it can boast of very many large coconut estates too.

11TH OF JANUARY-

Visit to St. Anthony’s Church, Nainamadama. We met all the Sunday school students from age 14 to 17. This was our first effort in search of vocations
in the island nation.

12TH OF JANUARY-

Visit to the Church of the Holy Family, Rajakadaluwa. There too we met all the Sunday school students from age 14 to 17 with the help of Fr. Chaminda
the parish priest, who is related to Priyangika.

In the afternoon, we visited Subashini, a candidate who is seriously interested in joining the Congregation. She was recommended to
Priyangika by Fr. Nalin, a professor in the National Seminary, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Sr.Therese Elizabeth was able to talk to her parents as well and get their consent to bring her to the Philippines
to start her Journey.

In the evening we visited St. Sebastian’s Church, Navadankulama and met the students and teachers of Sunday school. Later in the day we participated
in the silver jubilee celebration of Infant Jesus Church, Karuwalagaswewa, with the invitation of the parish priest.

13th OF JANUARY-

Rest Day. We spent the day with the family of Priyangika.

14TH OF JANUARY-

We went on a pilgrimage to “Supuwath Arana” (House of Good News), a popular retreat centre in the country. The whole family of Priyangika
joined the journey and all enjoyed the company of one another.

15TH OF JANUARY-

We paid a courtesy visit to Rt. Rev. Dr. Valence Mendis, the Bishop of Chilaw. He welcomed us warmly and appreciated our presence and our mission,
while extending his fullest support to all our work in Sri Lanka. In the afternoon Fr. Shanil was invited to have lunch with us as an appreciation of his support given to us.

16TH OF JANUARY-

Visit to the government school, Mundel, where Priyangika studied until her high school. Young girls of the age 15 to 18 participated in our campaign.
They showed their keen interest to know our congregation.The principle was very welcoming.

17TH OF JANUARY-

Visit to Holy Family Convent, Marawila. We extend a special thanks to the Holy Family nuns as they were very welcoming and supportive. There was a
huge response from the students after they heard the talks of Sr. Therese Elizabeth and Priyangika.

In the afternoon we were invited to the school of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Kadayamattai. They were still very young but we were able to plant the
seed of vocation in the hearts of many.

18TH OF JANUARY-

Visit to the Holy Family Convent, Wennappuwa. It was a privilege to be able to talk to the students there, as it is one of the leading Catholic
girls’ schools in the diocese. We spoke to the most seniors and many responded positively.

In the afternoon we went to St. Bernadette’s School, Chilaw. The special feature is that it is a school taught in Tamil, the language of the Tamil
community.

19TH OF JANUARY-

Rest Day. Subashini, the candidate whom we met, came to Priyangika’s home to meet Sr. Elizabeth with her documents. They had a friendly chat with
each other, while discussing the future arrangements of her new step.

20TH OF JANUARY-

We went to St. Mary’s Cathedral, Chilaw for a special Eucharistic Celebration. We were invited to join the welcoming of Archbishop Nicholas Thevanin,
the Archbishop of Guatemala, who first heard the Lord’s call while serving in the French embassy in Sri Lanka.

After that we spoke to the Sunday school children in the age group of 16-17.

21ST OF JANUARY-

We accompanied Subashini to the embassy in Colombo to work out the visa process.

22ND OF JANUARY-

Rest Day. The day of preparation for the departure. Sr.Therese Elizabeth visited a family of one of the boy who like to join the seminary.

Mission for Vocation Campan in Sirilanke by Therese Elisabeth Thiare and The Novice Priyangika fernando

A SPECIAL THANKS…

We thank our Almighty God for His abundant grace showered upon us throughout our stay in Sri Lanka. We also experienced the loving care and guidance
of Mary our Mother and the powerful intercession of our Foundress Bl. Emilie de Villeneuve.

We also thank all the priest and the Sisters who help us to do our vocation journey more beautiful by their prayers and support.

We remember with gratitude the parents, the brother and the sister in law of Priyangika who extended their fullest corporation in order to make our
stay a fruitful and a happy one. They accommodate us very well . We wish that our visit to Sri Lanka may become a fruitful investment to our Congregation in the future.

Every day she goes to follow the eight dioceses that have already joined the program. Having long
been started in the Diocese of Daet, PCC is well integrated into the general pastoral of the Church in the Philippines thanks to the dynamism of Terezinha always effective.

The poor, the favorites of Emilie are the primary beneficiaries of the mission of our sisters here
in the Philippines. Having no permanent secretary, Terezinha is obliged to accumulate work. This sometimes makes heavy the mission.

A day at thebasewith thecommunityMontalbanWespentthedaywithThereseElisabethThiaré and five leader inMontalbanPastoral care for
Child.Weare an hourdriving away fromManila community.

This is a newareawhere Theytransferredthe
people who were livingunder the bridge.The GOVERNOR builtsmall housesforaccommodate them.

Some have found their joy in having a shelter for their families, others have preferred to leave
in streets selling their houses for a small fee. Sister Theresa Elizabeth goes to meet the families to assist them in their new lifestyle. Children (there are many) shouldlearn to livewith others andespeciallyto go
to school. And the parents to find the balance of thefamily . Poverty ishighbecause mostwork in thegarbagedumpwhichis next. TheprogramaccompaniestheCPCinthe little thingsof life tothehealth and well-being of
children. With the five basics activities: health, Nutrition, citizenship, Evangelization and Education.